Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:5-604 – Appointment of guardian ad litem
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:5-604
- Court: means any duly constituted court. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:5-601
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Ward: means an incapacitated person for whom a guardian has been appointed and who, because of the terms of the appointment of the guardian, lacks the legal power to consent to sterilization. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 560:5-601
The court, upon receipt of the petition, shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the ward.